Alternative 6:   Downstream Intake Alternative

Although this alternative did not pass alternative cost screening criteria, Reclamation studied this alternative due to public interest. Untreated water would be stored in Pueblo Reservoir, released from the dam, and then diverted from the Arkansas River downstream of Fountain Creek, conveyed to and stored in a new reservoir, treated, and distributed to the Participants’ customers. Colorado Springs’ return flows would be stored in a new reservoir on Williams Creek prior to exchange down Fountain Creek. Pueblo West would not participate in SDS if this alternative was chosen.